Thousands of people affected by hepatitis
C have marched in several Spanish cities to press for easier access to
latest-generation medicines for the deadly liver disease.

The Platform of People Affected by Hepatitis C, which organized the
protests, says the government is applying a "confused and selective"
approach to treatment by not providing expensive drugs to all patients
equally.

One protest started early Saturday at Madrid's 12 de Octubre hospital
and marched 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's
office.